Air Masses & Fronts

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What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a warm air mass is caught between two cold air masses, causing the warm air to rise.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is associated with a high-pressure area (H)?

Back

High-pressure areas (H) are usually associated with sunny and cold weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens to an air mass that forms over an ocean?

Back

An air mass that forms over an ocean is typically wet due to the moisture from the water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

In which direction does weather usually move in the United States?

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Weather in the United States usually moves from west to east.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

Back

A barometer is the instrument used to measure air pressure.

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front is formed when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass, leading to gradual temperature increases and often precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, causing the warm air to rise quickly, often resulting in thunderstorms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

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Maritime air masses form over oceans and are usually moist, while continental air masses form over land and are typically dry.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?

Back

Cold fronts are usually associated with stormy weather and a drop in temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6